Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta

20 mins
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. 2Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  3. 3Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  4. 4Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside the pasta.
  5. 5Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside the pasta.
  6. 6Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside the pasta.
  7. 7Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  8. 8Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  9. 9Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  10. 10Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  11. 11Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  12. 12Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  13. 13Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  14. 14Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  15. 15Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  16. 16Add salt, black pepper, chili flakes, oregano, and basil, then stir well.
  17. 17Add salt, black pepper, chili flakes, oregano, and basil, then stir well.
  18. 18Add salt, black pepper, chili flakes, oregano, and basil, then stir well.
  19. 19Stir in lemon zest and juice, then let it simmer for 1 minute.
  20. 20Stir in lemon zest and juice, then let it simmer for 1 minute.
  21. 21Stir in lemon zest and juice, then let it simmer for 1 minute.
  22. 22Add chopped parsley and stir to combine.
  23. 23Add chopped parsley and stir to combine.
  24. 24Add chopped parsley and stir to combine.
  25. 25Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
  26. 26Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
  27. 27Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
  28. 28Pour in the reserved pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce.
  29. 29Pour in the reserved pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce.
  30. 30Pour in the reserved pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce.
  31. 31Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  32. 32Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  33. 33Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dry pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.)
  • 8 oz dry pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.)
  • 8 oz dry pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Equipment

large potlarge skillet

Tips

  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan before serving.
  • Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
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